Job Description

Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is currently searching for a Practice Advisor (Climate Strategy) to join our team in Burnaby! The Practice Advisor (Climate Strategy) is responsible for providing leadership, interpretation, subject matter expertise, and guidance to Engineers and Geoscientists BC, registrants, government, members of the public, and a wide range of partners on matters related to climate change adaptation and mitigation and sustainability as it relates to the practice of professional engineering and professional geoscience in British Columbia. The Practice Advisor will have the opportunity to join a high-performing and close-knit team of professionals working within the unique landscape of professional regulation. Our organization - one of BC\'s Top Employers - has fantastic benefits, an inclusive culture, and a flex day schedule that essentially offers every second Friday off. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Developing, implementing, and managing various programs and initiatives that help to address sustainability and climate change adaptation and mitigation in the practice of professional engineering and professional geoscience.
• Manage the development of professional practice guidelines and other contract deliverables related to climate change and sustainability, including the oversight of associated budgets.
• Proactively seek out, form, and develop relationships, partnerships, and agreements with other industry associations, Indigenous Nations, NGOs, technical societies, and government on professional practice initiatives related to climate change and sustainability for the engineering and geoscience professions in BC.
• Making decisions/recommendations in liaising with other regulators, as required, and providing staff support on matters of practice overlap in relation to climate change adaptation and mitigation.
• Helping build EGBC\'s capacity to support professional engineers and professional geoscientists in relation to integrating climate change and sustainability strategies into professional practice.
• Building and maintaining relationships within the different industries of practice, to support the evolution of industries and areas of practice contributing to climate action and sustainability.
• Providing recommendations on strategic direction for EGBC as it relates to the development of an organizational strategy for climate action.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

The successful applicant will possess the following:

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering, Geoscience, or similar. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) or Professional Geoscientist (P.Geo.) with EGBC is required.
• Experience working in the field of climate change: climate policy/ climate change strategy development, adaptation and decarbonization planning, implementation, and sustainability reporting.
• Understanding of climate models, future projections, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with program development, project management, and developing processes for performance measurement and evaluation.
• 6+ years of industry experience (private or public) in the field of engineering or geoscience.
• Knowledge and experience as a practicing professional engineer or professional geoscientist sufficient to provide accurate and credible advice to others.
• Ability to see the big picture, effectively communicate utilizing diplomacy and tactfulness with a wide range of audiences (i.e., public, registrants, Directors, CEOs of companies etc.).
• Detailed involvement in technical or scientific writing and/or editing.
• Ability to identify concerns, develop engagement strategies, and effectively facilitate small, medium, and large meetings and engagement sessions.
• Experience working in the natural resources sector or with the provincial government, municipal government, or another approving authority is an asset.

WHAT\'S IN IT FOR YOU Each member of our team enables us to deliver on our vision of "modern regulation for a resilient world". We serve the public as an inclusive, progressive, and future-focused regulator. At Engineers and Geoscientists BC we are committed to demonstrating our values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, and innovation. We have a flexible work environment and are committed to employee development. We offer a compensation package that includes a competitive salary, a generous benefits program including a group health program, a group retirement program, generous vacation allowances, and a flex day program that offers compressed workweeks. EGBC offers employees a hybrid work model with an assigned schedule confirming days worked remotely and days worked in-office. Most roles will be expected to work in-office a minimum of two days per week during regular business operations. We provide the required tools and equipment for employees to work remotely.

WHO WE ARE

Engineers and Geoscientists BC is proud to be recognized as one of BC\'s Top Employers. Engineers and Geoscientists British Columbia is the business name of the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia. Engineers and Geoscientists BC regulates and governs these professions under the authority of the Professional Governance Act. We are charged with protecting the public interest by setting and maintaining high academic, experience, and professional practice standards for over 40,000 registrants. Individuals licensed by Engineers and Geoscientists BC are the only persons permitted by law to undertake and assume responsibility for engineering and geoscience projects in BC. We are a not-for-profit organization governed by a council of elected registrants, licensees, and government appointees. Council is accountable to the public through the Ministry of the Attorney General, under the Office of the Superintendent of Professional Governance, for both the governance and management of the organization. To learn more about our work please visit us at https://www.egbc.ca.
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